Below are the 5 Controllers & 5 CFO’s with Lawson-Infor & other systems experience. These Controllers & CFO’s are provided by The Thor Group® on a consulting, contracting, interim or direct hire basis.

Is impacting your organization with a corporate controller who worked in shipholding and chemical industries a current business consideration? Educational background is composed of BS in Accounting and MBA. This professional is a Certified Public Accountant. Software proficiencies involve Lawson and Edgar software.

While employed in shipholding company as a principal accounting officer/corporate controller, has served as a project manager for a $1.0M accounting software upgrade/implementation. Project included upgrade to Lawson 9.0 and the implementation of asset management as well as payroll systems. Also, has participated in two public equity offerings and successfully rose over $50M in one year. Some of the accomplishments were successfully completing two acquisitions including one valued at over $100M, as well as reducing the 10-Q filing from 45 to 40 days as a result of accelerated filing status. Moreover, was highly experienced in SEC reporting requirements and Comment Letter responses, as well as knowledgeable with foreign operations and statutory filing requirements. In addition, has effectively managed the company’s incentive agreement with the state of Alabama and timely cash settlements.

Part of the job as a controller in a chemical company was to coordinate the annual budget and the process to meet financial goals. Furthermore, has achieved business plan targets by instituting tighter cost controls, accountability and improved management reporting.

Would a detail-oriented corporate controller with experience working in airline and chemical industries fit in your organization? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science, Major in Accounting. This specialist is a Certified Public Accountant. Expertise in systems and software include Lawson G/L, Oracle, Kronos, GroupWise, JD Edwards, Lacerte tax software and MAPICS.

Some accomplishments included developing a plan for SOX turn-around by training staff, implementing process documentation, and assigning control environment leaders and process owners, within 9 months of hire. As a corporate controller in an airline company, has exceptions and deficiencies decreased from 34 findings in 2007 to 0 in 2008. Some of the tasks were developing and initiating Cost Transformation of the company resulting in 60% reduction in operating costs and 40% for overhead with improved performance over a 2-year period. Moreover, has exceeded the airlines’ planned operating profit by 40% ($42M) through cost reduction initiatives. Finance department plan was $4M but exceeded plan with an actual $17M.

Shared expertise by participating as lead member of team responsible for Valdosta plant turning first profits in 1996 after 15 consecutive years of losses. Acting as a regional controller in an adhesive chemical plant, has improved yields and decreased cycle time through various equipment analysis and new capital justification. Other duties were putting accounting department in place at Valdosta plant. Upon arrival there was no structured accounting group. Furthermore, has converted manual time card payroll system to automated T&A system reducing payroll time and errors. In addition, has attained multiple President’s Award winner for participating as a team member of the corporate-wide General Ledger installation of Lawson GL as well as Most Improved Facility.

Would hiring a controller who worked in retail and manufacturing industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS Accounting and Finance as well as MBA in International Management. Software skills include Lawson, Monarch, Solomon, RealWorld, MAPICS, M&D and D&B.

Acting as a controller in a retail company, has taught software classes in Lawson, Monarch, and Excel. Some of the tasks were directing overhaul of broker partner research cycle, enabling a single day response, as well as introducing purchase of foreign currency futures at optimal points to save $25K per month. This professional has represented finance area in selection of and conversion to Lawson ERP software that regulated system access and passed authorized transactions to general ledger. Also, has educated/motivated staff to reduce monthly close and report cycle from 15 to 8 days, as well as applied Monarch scripts to reduce processing times from 3 days to 6 hours, saving $15K.

While working for a manufacturing company as an assistant controller, has supervised staff of 25 in 5 departments (consolidation, budgets, cost accounting, payroll, payables). Part of the job was to direct assembly of annual budget, as well as write instructions to improve analysis required from plants, data collection methods and scheduling to complete project on time within budget. Furthermore, has guided team in the re-design of internal report package to emphasize professional layout, as well as improved style and consistent programming methods.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this controller with experience working in media and publishing industries? Educational attainment is composed of BA in Accounting. Technical skills include Lawson, SAP and OutlookSoft. This controller has vast experience with financial reporting and budget analysis, as well as instrumental in reducing costs, increasing revenue and contributing to operational goals and personnel relations. Strengths include general ledger, financial statements, financial analysis, budgeting, internal and external reporting.

Contributed to the organization by converting to new GL Lawson system and moving reporting to SAP (Outlook Soft). As a controller in a media company, was responsible for monthly financial reports for several publications. Selected contributions were converting to new Circulation billing system and Advertising billing system, as well as helping reduce expenses in both sites with complete expense analysis and comparison reports. This professional has set up new budget forms and budgeting procedures to improve revenue and expense tracking for all departments.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by helping grow revenue and reduce expense with introduction of new monthly or weekly analysis reports. As a controller in a publishing company, selected contributions involved traveling to other newspapers in the group as well as installing and training the sites on the new program designed to assist with revenue tracking and analysis (eye charts).

How can a controller with work experience in entertainment and financial services industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS in Business Administration. Technological proficiencies include Lawson and CompuPay PC Payroll.

Working with challenging issues such as effectively producing, analyzing and reviewing the monthly Profit and Loss statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statement with VP of finance and senior management have vetted this specialist’s work experience. Serving in an entertainment company as a controller, has assisted in timely and consistent preparation of Annual Budget, key financial reports and analysis, as well as assumed responsibility for the general ledger integrity of the Company Lawson ERP system. Some of the tasks were coordinating and managing International Treasury Management and Cash Flow for all of the company global locations. This professional aimed to enhance and develop staff through training and communication. Moreover, has supervised an accounting staff of three in the levels of accounts payable, account receivables, billing and payroll.

With a “can do approach” in the area of supervising staff of eight fulfilling all corporate level accounting functions in Accounting, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable have been career objectives. Other duties were consistently meeting all reporting deadlines, and reducing monthly reporting cycle by two days. As an assistant controller in a financial services company, has prepared annual financial statements, including final tax provision. Furthermore, has high degree of interaction with independent auditors in production of audited financial.

Could the future success of your organization be helped by this chief financial officer with work experience in manufacturing and environmental services industries? Educational background is composed of BBA in Accounting and Finance as well as MBA. Areas of expertise include Start-Ups and Acquisitions, IT Project Management, Federal, State & International Tax, as well as Strategic Planning and Budgeting. Technical skills include Lawson and Oracle.

Contributed to the organization’s success by converting and implementing Oracle software for AP, AR, and GL from a Lawson system in 2010, which significantly enhanced financial reporting and analysis. As a chief financial officer in a manufacturing company, has developed a Bill of Material systems to configure custom connector manufacturing costing and pricing models for inside sales. Also, has directed all accounting functions, financial and operational reporting, strategic and operational planning as well as budgeting, risk management, SOX compliance, tax compliance, facilities leases, and acquisition due diligence.

Supported organizational goals and objectives by being responsible for AR, AP, Tax, Banking, GL, monthly closings and GAAP audit preparation with a staff of five. While employed in an environmental services company as a CFO, was responsible for the strategic three-year plan and monthly financial reporting of results and operational KPI performance to the Board. Furthermore, has implemented Liquid Frameworks, a CRM/field service and ER dispatch system that tracks time and attendance, job costs, and equipment maintenance.

Would hiring a chief financial officer with experience working in retail and publication industries help meet the needs of your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS in Accounting and MBA in Finance. Software skills include Lawson and JDA.

Acting as a controller/chief financial officer in a retail company, accomplishments included designing and organizing all financial reporting, operations and implementing procedures and systems, JDA, Lawson GL and controls designed to monitor business channels. This professional has repositioned the majority of the finance team and improved effectiveness, reducing costs by $1 million. Also, has implemented systems to report and monitor store labor as well as improve productivity in stores. Moreover, has implemented a cash management system in conjunction with treasury to reduce banks from 40 to 30 while monitoring and sweeping cash balances at stores daily. In addition, has implemented new POS, CRM and Sales Audit systems in conjunction with IT.

While working for a retail company, has led driving strategy in both stores and Ecomm business, while partnering with business owners and reducing operating costs by approximately $2.0 million. Part of the job was to report to the CEO, with responsibilities encompassing financial reporting within the Finance department, including accounting, treasury & risk management, Lease Administration, IT group, Construction department, Facilities/Distribution as well as Merchandise Planning and Allocation.

Is impacting your organization with a CFO/controller who worked in the financial services industry a current business consideration? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Software skills include Lawson, Great Plains, HMS, Hyperion, MAS 90, MAS 200, Timberline, QuickBooks and ADP Payroll.

While employed in an accounting services company as a CFO/controller, has worked on accounts receivable reconciliation/collection: $5M-$35M aging accounts. This specialist performed a new facility system setup billing, accounting and licensure as well as set up audit procedures for compliance with licenses and internal control. Some of the tasks were carrying out KPI reporting, ETL data mining, cost accounting for products and services, as well as business plan development for financing, treatment facility, food catering and internet sales. Moreover, has assisted in audits for the preliminary start of IPO, as well as reconciled 2 years of Balance Sheet accounts for Bank investors.

Part of the job as a CFO was to oversee the construction conversion of a shopping center to an 8 building treatment center. Other duties were hiring business office staff: director of billing, 2 billers, and a cash posting employee. Furthermore, has set up EMR Billing (Credible) and General Ledger (QuickBooks).

What contributions could a CFO with experience working in construction and manufacturing industries bring to your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BA in Political Science and Accounting. System skills include Lawson, Cognos, FRx, Hyperion Essbase, Microsoft Dynamics AX, SAP, JD Edwards, Syteline and more. Key accomplishments were improving PBIT by 44% or $8.2M over 4 years on declining sales, championing 26.8% or $14.5M reduction in trade working capital, as well as driving 25% or $4.3M reduction in G&A. This professional also achieved 2.9% or $8.6M margin improvement partnering with Sales and Production, as well as reduced finance staffing by 25% through improved purchasing and processing methods.

Challenges like supervising financial operations, including accounting, financial statement preparation, treasury functions, budgeting, strategic planning, auditing, acquisition integration, legal, and credit management were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. While working in a building materials company as a CFO, has coordinated development and publication of monthly and annual management reporting packages, including IFRS/GAAP compliant reporting packages. Also, was responsible for installation of Axapta and Lawson at 14 companies, with 42 sites.

Shared expertise by driving the accounting function as well as preparation and analysis of operations providing guidance to management, directors, bank, and private equity. While employed as a CFO in a manufacturing company, has coordinated the development, publishing and monthly management review of the annual budget.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a regional chief financial officer with work background in education and radio broadcasting industries? Educational attainment is composed of BA with Dual Major in Accounting & Business Management, MA in Social Science as well as MBA in Finance & Strategy. Technical skills include Lawson, Great Plains, Cognos, ADP, Kronos, Concur and Salesforce.

Serving in a broadcasting company as a regional chief financial officer, has advanced from manager to regional CFO during a 13-year tenure as the organization grew from $1 million to $30 million in annual revenue and over $35 million in assets. Accomplishments included managing investments of company’s first capital campaign, which raised $28 million for the purchase and renovation a 30,000-SF state-of-the-art broadcast facility including cash flow management, multiple restricted funding sources and public debt financing. This professional has successfully implemented five major system changes in a matrixed environment, including accounting (Great Plains to Lawson), budgeting & reporting (Cognos BI), payroll (ADP to Kronos), travel expense management (Concur) and CRM for fundraising (Enterprise and Salesforce).

As a CFO, has oversaw performance of a team of five finance and compliance professionals. These individuals provided budgeting and forecasting, cash management, metric-driven analysis, financial reporting and capital investment planning, as well as internal control, general accounting, A/P and A/R processing, inventory management, contracts, risk and compliance, payroll, technology investment and business process improvement.